Where those associated with Western films from around the world are laid to rest.

Sunday, February 7, 2010

RIP Manuel Esteba

Director Manuel Esteba died in Barcelona, Spain on Febraury 4. He was 68 years-old. He was born Manuel Esteba Gallego on Aptil 17, 1941 in Barcelona. He was a director, assistant director, screenwriter and over his 33 year career. Among these were two Eurowesterns: “Saranda” (aka “Twenty Paces to Death” 1970) starring Dean Reed and “A Cry of Death” (1971) starring Pierre Brice and Steven Tedd. Later in his career he directed several comedies for the Calatrava Brothers.

About Me

Born in Toledo, Ohio in 1946 I have a BA degree in American History from Cal St. Northridge. I've been researching the American West and western films since the early 1980s and visiting filming sites in Spain and the U.S.A. Elected a member of the Spaghetti Western Hall of Fame 2010.